Critchley, Harmer share six as Essex inflict rare Hove defeat on Sussex
Visitors only need 25 minutes on fourth morning to claim much-needed win
22/07Result
48th Match, County Championship Division One at Brighton, Jul 22-25 2025
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![Sussex]( "Sussex")
204 & 261 (82.1 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
22/07Result
48th Match, County Championship Division One at Brighton, Jul 22-25 2025
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![Sussex]( "Sussex")
204 & 261 (82.1 ov) -
![Essex]( "Essex")
Match Centre
Match Details
Toss
Essex , elected to field first
Season
Hours of play (local time)
11.00 start, Lunch 13.00-13.40, Tea 15.40-16.00, Close 18.00
Match days
22,23,24,25 July 2025 (4-day match)
Umpires
Match Referee
Points
Essex 24, Sussex 2
Scorecard Summary
SUSSEX 204 (52.4 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- John Simpson34 (88)
- James Coles52 (70)
- Jamie Porter4/30 (12.4)
- Noah Thain2/40 (8)
ESSEX 504 (118 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Matt Critchley123 (175)
- Jordan Cox132 (173)
- Gurinder Sandhu3/122 (32)
- Fynn Hudson-Prentice3/78 (22)
SUSSEX 261 (82.1 OVERS)2ND INNINGS
- Tom Alsop72 (150)
- James Coles108 (214)
- Simon Harmer2/38 (17)
- Matt Critchley4/41 (18.1)
Match Coverage
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